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Carrier profile · USDOT 2488019 · MC1087468 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joseph Rutherford

DBA Aa-Plus Towing · Pataskala, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2014
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (614) 378-1621
3
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
12 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1087468
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 5, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Preferred Insurance Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2488019
MC / docket
MC-1087468
Legal name
Joseph Rutherford
DBA
Aa-Plus Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 24, 2014
Last MCS-150
Apr 15, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Joseph Rutherford's USDOT number?

Joseph Rutherford's USDOT number is 2488019 and its docket number is MC1087468.

Is Joseph Rutherford authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Joseph Rutherford's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Joseph Rutherford's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 15, 2026.

What insurance does Joseph Rutherford carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Preferred Insurance Co..

Where is Joseph Rutherford located?

Joseph Rutherford is located at 19 E Fieldstone, Pataskala, OH, 43062. Phone: (614) 378-1621.

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